# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1300 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1301 --- ## [Which 55" TV to buy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-55-tv-to-buy/658128)
**Author:** [@bokap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bokap)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-55-tv-to-buy/658128 "2013-05-15T07:46:51Z")
I am looking for a 55" LCD, LED. I was told to get really good quality I would need to buy a 3D even though I have no need for 3D. I was told the basic Samsung that was on sale for $800 was pretty bad even though it seem… --- ## [You've Found A Wormhole Key To A Single Planet...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youve-found-a-wormhole-key-to-a-single-planet/658281)
**Author:** [@AHeinrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHeinrich)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youve-found-a-wormhole-key-to-a-single-planet/658281 "2013-05-15T05:32:01Z")
The scenario: You’ve found a wormhole key. You subsequently realize that the wormhole key allows you to open wormholes on demand and transports you to the same planet every time (and can subsequently transport back… --- ## [So tell me about Columbus, Ohio.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-tell-me-about-columbus-ohio/653568)
**Author:** [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-tell-me-about-columbus-ohio/653568 "2013-05-15T04:29:31Z")
For various reasons, personal, financial (read: cost of living), and professional, I am seriously exploring leaving the Big Apple and heading back home to Ohio. In an ideal world, that would mean going back to Cincinnat… --- ## [Russian arrest Diplomat/CIA agent in incredibly amateurish caper - Plausible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-arrest-diplomat-cia-agent-in-incredibly-amateurish-caper-plausible/658372)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-arrest-diplomat-cia-agent-in-incredibly-amateurish-caper-plausible/658372 "2013-05-15T03:59:13Z")
.The NYT pic has to be seen to be believed. It looks like a college kid playing Halloween dress up. Is this really the way professional spy craft is done in 2013 with a wig and a compass? Wash Post story here NYT story… --- ## [Did I really just say that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-really-just-say-that/658001)
**Author:** [@Kevbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kevbo)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-really-just-say-that/658001 "2013-05-15T02:27:42Z")
I tend toward pretty quiet, maybe this sort of thing happens to other people more often. When you say that thing that seemed fine when you thought it, totally wrong when you hear it coming out of your mouth, and there i… --- ## [Any Opinions on Google Drive (now 15 GB free)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-opinions-on-google-drive-now-15-gb-free/658288)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-opinions-on-google-drive-now-15-gb-free/658288 "2013-05-15T00:49:55Z")
It was just announced: “Today, the company announced that you’ll now have 15GB of free storage to share between Drive, Gmail and Google+ Photos.” So any opinions on how well Google Drive works? Thanks. --- ## [Was a Drug Like This Ever Developed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-a-drug-like-this-ever-developed/658227)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-a-drug-like-this-ever-developed/658227 "2013-05-15T00:17:46Z")
I remember a very old TV series “The Man and the Challenge”-which had an episode wherein a new drug was being tested. What the drug would do was to speed up the human brain-your perceptions would speed up to 100 time… --- ## [A rat has invaded my home. Help me annihilate the fucker before I start shooting holes in my walls.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rat-has-invaded-my-home-help-me-annihilate-the-fucker-before-i-start-shooting-holes-in-my-walls/650677)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rat-has-invaded-my-home-help-me-annihilate-the-fucker-before-i-start-shooting-holes-in-my-walls/650677 "2013-05-14T23:52:17Z")
I’m ready to burn my house down. Tonight. I just stepped into the laundry room and saw a large black rodent scurrying behind the washer. Much too big for a mouse. A motherfucking rat! I want to wake the kids up, shoo … --- ## [As a liberal/conservative, how do you see the SDMB political leanings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-a-liberal-conservative-how-do-you-see-the-sdmb-political-leanings/657411)
**Author:** [@Slypork](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slypork)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-a-liberal-conservative-how-do-you-see-the-sdmb-political-leanings/657411 "2013-05-14T23:16:58Z")
In this thread the question was asked “Why does the board lean Democratic?” During the discussions quite a few conservative posters voiced their opinions of how they believe they were treated on the SDMB by the more libe… --- ## [Men, do you like your woman to wear makeup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-like-your-woman-to-wear-makeup/658193)
**Author:** [@\_Olive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_Olive)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-do-you-like-your-woman-to-wear-makeup/658193 "2013-05-14T23:04:32Z")
I know a guy that loves his women to wear makeup. I was wondering if this is so for most straight men. --- ## [Craigslist's "small rehoming fee" for pets.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craigslists-small-rehoming-fee-for-pets/572584)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craigslists-small-rehoming-fee-for-pets/572584 "2013-05-14T22:23:40Z")
According to Craigslist: \*Partial list of items for sale and services the advertisement of which is not permitted on craigslist: Household pets of any kind including but not limited to dogs, cats, primates, cage birds,… --- ## [Define good & bad social skills. Do you have them or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/define-good-bad-social-skills-do-you-have-them-or-not/658339)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/define-good-bad-social-skills-do-you-have-them-or-not/658339 "2013-05-14T22:11:38Z")
Suggested by this thread. Let’s discuss what you mean when you say a person has good or bad social skills. I’m primarily interested by social skills as they relate to the workplace, but if y’all want to talk about non-e… --- ## [How honest to get during an exit interview?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-honest-to-get-during-an-exit-interview/658275)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-honest-to-get-during-an-exit-interview/658275 "2013-05-14T21:09:22Z")
I’m facing my first exit interview in a week, and I don’t really know what tack to take. There are lots of things about my job that have changed for the worse since I started. However, those changes will never be reverte… --- ## [Why only three counts of rape?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-only-three-counts-of-rape/658168)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-only-three-counts-of-rape/658168 "2013-05-14T20:25:08Z")
Yes, I mean the man who abducted those three women. Is there a person in the land who honestly believes he only raped each once? Personally, I think it’s enormously offensive to the women. I haven’t heard any explanati… --- ## [Unlimited Energy For Africa?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlimited-energy-for-africa/658284)
**Author:** [@AHeinrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHeinrich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlimited-energy-for-africa/658284 "2013-05-14T20:22:22Z")
What if some mysterious entity were to come to Earth, tap into the Earth’s core in Africa to provide unlimited energy for the continent and provide unlimited solar power (e.g. space-based, futuristic systems, energy stor… --- ## [’98 Volvo S70 Exhaust Manifold Replacement Cost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/98-volvo-s70-exhaust-manifold-replacement-cost/658329)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/98-volvo-s70-exhaust-manifold-replacement-cost/658329 "2013-05-14T18:39:23Z")
Is $850 a reasonable price to replace the exhaust manifold of a straight 5 non-turbo ’98 S70? Paging Rick! :wink: --- ## [How do you deal with people who irritate you because of their poor social skills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-people-who-irritate-you-because-of-their-poor-social-skills/658111)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-people-who-irritate-you-because-of-their-poor-social-skills/658111 "2013-05-14T18:19:29Z")
I should start out by saying that my social skills are atrocious, but I’ve learned enough over the years to be aware of when I upset people. However, I still have contact with people who annoy everyone, but only because… --- ## [My buddy disappointed me, should I tell him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-buddy-disappointed-me-should-i-tell-him/658127)
**Author:** [@stoplight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stoplight)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-buddy-disappointed-me-should-i-tell-him/658127 "2013-05-14T18:01:11Z")
I along with several other friends are members of an invite only, must be nominated into a meant to be lighthearted and fun association. This association has a set of by laws and adheres to a set of moral and ethical st… --- ## [Does retiring overseas really save you money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-retiring-overseas-really-save-you-money/658147)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-retiring-overseas-really-save-you-money/658147 "2013-05-14T17:52:21Z")
I keep seeing articles on internet news sites about ‘retire overseas for $1500 a month or less’, talking about various middle income countries you can retire in (Argentina, Mexico, Thailand, Guam, etc). The biggest c… --- ## [Do you follow your local Patch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-follow-your-local-patch/658175)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-follow-your-local-patch/658175 "2013-05-14T17:41:47Z")
I’m not sure there’s too much overlap between Dopers and the usual community Patch reader, but I’m curious: do you read Patch a lot, a little, rarely or “what the hell’s Patch?” --- ## [Baby Boomer Parents - The Paranoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-boomer-parents-the-paranoia/658173)
**Author:** [@Nerdessence](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nerdessence)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-boomer-parents-the-paranoia/658173 "2013-05-14T16:44:36Z")
Today I had my mother and step-father, and my husband’s parents over for a Mother’s Day breakfast. It would have been perfect, except for one thing… The paranoid anti-science, anti-Obama ranting. For the past year or so… --- ## [I's scared!! (rooting an Android)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-scared-rooting-an-android/658316)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-scared-rooting-an-android/658316 "2013-05-14T16:41:49Z")
Oh, the slippery slope. Some foul temptress (tempter? I can’t find the thread to verify his/her gender) enticed me with “I’ve got Tasker and I have it set up so that when I get home it turns off bluetooth and turns on wi… --- ## [Homework help needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homework-help-needed/658224)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homework-help-needed/658224 "2013-05-14T16:21:46Z")
Not for me of course.:slight\_smile: For a 10th grader. Importance of Imagination in mathematics. Use origami. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Moving from Canada to US (Hawaii) in some capacity - info/advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-from-canada-to-us-hawaii-in-some-capacity-info-advice/658003)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Doom)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-from-canada-to-us-hawaii-in-some-capacity-info-advice/658003 "2013-05-14T15:40:59Z")
I’m thinking of spending some ongoing extended time in Hawaii in the future. Not sure if it would be year-round or for months at a time with returns to residence in Canada, like a “snow-bird” kind of thing, or how it mi… --- ## [Boxers or boxer briefs or briefs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxers-or-boxer-briefs-or-briefs/635137)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxers-or-boxer-briefs-or-briefs/635137 "2013-05-14T14:48:08Z")
Are briefs harmful for your testicles? Wat about boxer briefs? Which type of underwear do u prefer? --- ## [Does anyone else rember digital and/or talking cars from the early 80s???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-rember-digital-and-or-talking-cars-from-the-early-80s/658217)
**Author:** [@Beelzebubba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beelzebubba)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-rember-digital-and-or-talking-cars-from-the-early-80s/658217 "2013-05-14T14:40:18Z")
I’ve always been a huge car enthusiast. My grandfather was a mechanic who eventually became a part-owner of a Ford dealership. I went there EVERY DAY after school starting in 1st grade and spent every Saturday there al… --- ## [Linode or similar VPS hosting solutions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linode-or-similar-vps-hosting-solutions/658015)
**Author:** [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linode-or-similar-vps-hosting-solutions/658015 "2013-05-14T14:30:05Z")
Anyone have any experience with these? I’m getting a little tired with dealing with shared hosting plans, their customer service, and slow server response times. I run a business, but I don’t quite have the pocketbook f… --- ## [Can i have an aye aye as a pet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-have-an-aye-aye-as-a-pet/658279)
**Author:** [@e.fred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/e.fred)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-have-an-aye-aye-as-a-pet/658279 "2013-05-14T13:48:05Z")
Can I get an aye aye imported here where I live for a pet? Do you think they beat up cats and dogs? Also can they fight racoons, possums, skunks and bobcats. What would be a cool name for one? --- ## [Do you identify with this Hyperbole and a Half cartoon about trying to be a grown up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-identify-with-this-hyperbole-and-a-half-cartoon-about-trying-to-be-a-grown-up/657916)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-identify-with-this-hyperbole-and-a-half-cartoon-about-trying-to-be-a-grown-up/657916 "2013-05-14T13:45:01Z")
--- ## [Living conditions and dogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-conditions-and-dogs/658063)
**Author:** [@gracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gracer)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-conditions-and-dogs/658063 "2013-05-14T05:51:19Z")
Our neighbours, with whom we are on very good terms, are getting a border collie pup. A pup from working stock. We were talking about it, and they were asking why we don’t have my dog living with us. She lives with my pa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1299) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1301)